7.1
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-14974

First published: Tue Jun 23 2020(Updated: )

The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Iobit Iobit Unlocker=1.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-14974?

    The severity of CVE-2020-14974 is high with a severity value of 7.1.

  • Which software version is affected by CVE-2020-14974?

    IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 is affected by CVE-2020-14974.

  • What can a low-privileged user do with CVE-2020-14974?

    A low-privileged user can use CVE-2020-14974 to unlock a file and kill processes, even ones running as SYSTEM, that hold a handle.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-14974?

    To fix CVE-2020-14974, it is recommended to update to the latest version of IOBit Unlocker.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14974?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-14974 at the following references: - [The Evil Bit Blog](https://theevilbit.github.io/posts/) - [IOBit Unlocker Official Website](https://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.php)

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